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Caitlin Do, ﬁrst year Washtenaw Technical Middle College is a paralegal studies major with future plans to transfer to the University of Michigan. BY JENELLE

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Washtenaw Technical Middle College students are part of the campus landscape at Washtenaw Community College. WTMC is the sole charter school aﬃliated with WCC, its students share the buildings and experiences of college life with the rest of the student population, creating a more age diverse campus. WTMC is celebrating its twentieth year in 2017 with 640 students enrolled. In eight years, the student body at WTMC has doubled. At the WCC board meeting on April 25, their contract was renued for another ﬁve years. “We are the fastest growing

school in Washtenaw County,” Dean Karl Covert said. Covert has found WTMC to be, “wonderful for students, creating meaningful opportunities for students,” he said. “Students can come here in their ninth, 10th, or 11th grade years. Some students have never been to high school, they come straight from middle schools,” Katie Glupker middle college English teacher and student council advisor said. The curriculum and rate of progression in WTMC is diﬀerent than found in a traditional public high school Glupker mentioned. “We know that students progress at diﬀerent rates,” Glupker said. “Some students come in and

they are really strong in a subject so they are ready pretty quickly to take college level in that subject. Some students have a weak subject and so we keep them with us until they are ready to do college work.” The large load of responsibilities being placed on WTMC students is not overlooked by Glupker. “We are asking a lot of a student to say, ‘before you graduate high school you have to do a college course,’” Glupker said. WTMC students undergo skills training for assisting in the adultfilled classrooms during their transition period. These are called “soft skills,” and are taught during the first five weeks of the semester. The system has levels and when completed, the

students progress towards mastering all of the soft skills curriculum. “These are different than academic skills. Things like: communication, being prepared for class, being responsible for your stuff, how do you talk to the instructor, how do you stay in class and not leave?” Glupker said. Caitlin Do, 15, is a first year WTMC student. Do is a paralegal studies student with a transfer to the University of Michigan in her future plans. When it comes to college v.s. high school atmosphere in campus classrooms, “I was surprised that there were more similarities than differences,” Do said,

William Johnson, vice president of administration and ﬁnance, presented the proposed 2018 ﬁscal year budget to the board of trustees during the April meeting. Included in the $100 million-plus budget is $50.8 million in revenue from local property taxes and $31.7 million in revenue from tuition and fees. Also, state funding provides $14.4 million in revenue for WCC. The largest expenditure in the budget is $79.1 million in personnel costs. When drafting the budget, Johnson consults departments across WCC to ask them one question. “Do you believe that you have enough resources in your budget to succeed at the goals and strategies that you are being asked to accomplish?,” Johnson said on his correspondence with departments across WCC. “And, if the answer is ‘no’ then we have some more work to do; so that’s the process that goes on through December through this fall.” Johnson highlighted an increase of $100,000 in scholarships budgeted for students, largely given to in-district students, to account for the decrease in pell grant money and increase in the amount of loans students have taken on in recent years.

Graduation update At the board of trustees’ meeting on Tuesday, April 25, the projections for winter 2017 graduates were presented by Linda Blakey, vice president of student and academic services. “Grades are due May 1, so when grades come in we will be auto awarding approximately 200 students at the end of the fall semester,” Blakey said. The office of student and academic services says that they expect to hand out 853 certificates of completion and 1193 associates degrees. The deadline to apply for graduation passed on April 28. Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 9:20 a.m. at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center on Hewitt Road between Huron River Drive and Washtenaw Avenue. Graduates need to arrive by 8:15 a.m. and may invite as many guests as they wish. There was 30 minutes of public discussion on the possibility of armed security officers on campus. Presenters revealed mixed feelings on the matter, further discussion has been scheduled. There will be another chance at a public hearing at 5 p.m. on May 23.

SPRING 2017 1569 STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE 853 CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN 1193 ASSOCIATE DEGREES WILL BE GIVEN

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Internships at WCC Getting an internship while in school can set students apart from other applicants when they are ready to apply for jobs in their ﬁeld of study. Barbara Hauswirth, experiential learning coordinator at WCC, said along with giving students real world experience on diﬀerent employers and organizations, internships can also help students connect their school work to real world experiences, which can improve their studies. “The other reason that I suggest students do this early is for academic reasons,” said Hauswirth. “What we see routinely, and I just started to notice this when students would come back to me and say ‘I just feel like after I did my internship things just started clicking more in my program studies.’” Hauswirth works with students within career services at WCC to connect them with experiences outside of the classroom. Experiences that she connects students with can include co-ops, job shadowing, volunteer opportunities and internships.

Students who are interested in experiences like this are encouraged to make an appointment with career services. From there, Hauswirth meets with students to explore their skill set and what organizations might be a good fit for them. She encourages students to come to career services as early as their first semester at WCC because she says it’s never too early to learn about real world applications of academic study. “You may or may not have the skills necessary to get all the internships that employers are offering out there; some have more stringent requirements in terms of how many classes you have to take, how far along in your program you have to have,” said Hauswirth. “But, there are many opportunities that even first semester students pass by because they feel like they are not ready or qualified yet for internships and there are many students who are taking advantage of internships really early on.” When students meet with Hauswirth, they get the chance

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Cole Burgess, overcame setbacks with the help of WCC, to get a paid internship at Vail Resorts at Mt. Brighton

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SEED LIBRARY

The Seed Library, located in the Bailey Library on the first floor of the Gunder Myran building, is now open. The seed library is sponsored by WCC Sustainability Council. New seed varieties are available. Over sixty varieties of heirloom seeds are available, including vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit from Ann Arbor Seed Co., and Nature and Nurture Seeds.

VOTING MAY 2

There will be voting on Tuesday May 2, for residents of the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Jackson and Clinton public schools.Ann Arbor Public Schools public school ofﬁcials are asking voters to renew a 2013 tax that would pay for the construction or repair of school buildings, including school security improvements, and similar expenses. The Ypsilanti Community Schools proposal would continue a tax on non-homestead properties. Homestead properties are those occupied by the owner.

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A friendly reminder to return all rented textbooks to the campus bookstore. You also have the option of buying your textbook for a reduced cost between now and the rental return cutoff. The bookstore is also currently doing textbook buybacks at their book information counter. You must present a valid student ID.

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CAMPUS FOOD HOURS

Hours to change for on-campus eateries Tuesday–Friday, May 2–5, the college will be open, but there will be no classes. The Java Spot will be open 8 a.m.–2 p.m., but other eateries will be closed. Spring-summer dining hours then go into effect. The Java Spot will be open Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Subway will be open Monday–Thursday, 9a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The SC Spot and the LA Snack Cart are closed until the fall semester.

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“We hope that regular population students and instructors notice that our students are doing well,” Katie Glupker, WTMC English instructor said. WTMC has a soft skills curriculum for transitioning teens into college class rooms.

“you realize that everyone is just a kind of a bigger high school student.” The classroom environment of all ages, “is really amazing to me, how much we have in common even though the age diﬀerence is so big,” Do said. Do giggled as she reported a classmate she regularly speaks with has a daughter older than her, “We focus more on character.” “I love (WTMC), the mature environment, the big education focus, not as cliquey as other

schools,” Kaylee Guzi said. Guzi, 17, moved to Michigan two years ago. Previously from Redding, California, Guzi is in her first year at WTMC, studying 3D animation. Her 30minute drive is worth the experience Guzi mentioned. She ﬁrst attended Dexter high school, and admits she has enjoyed her time in Michigan more on WCC’s campus. “There are classes you can choose yourself, degrees you can pursue and you can pretty much set up your schedule how ever

INTERNSHIPS CONTINUED FROM A1 to explain their career interests, but also to prove they have grown from past mistakes, which when those mistakes are a criminal record can limit students in the job market and getting internships. Cole Burgess was one such student that met with Hauswirth. Burgess is a student at WCC taking prerequisite courses at WCC to eventually transfer to a fouryear institution and major in business management, information technology and minor in psychology. He explained that he was able to use all the work he has done at WCC in order to prove that

he is a diﬀerent person from the time when he was seventeen and convicted of a felony. “Barbara had faith in me and put herself out there for me because I showed consistency and integrity to prove my past wrong,” said Burgess. Burgess’s proven record at WCC include: being a high honors student, a divisional scholarship recipient and a Phi Theta Kappa member. With Burgess’s lifelong involvement with snowboarding and recent classes in business management, Hauswirth and Burgess looked into Vail resorts

you want to…It prepares you for college better,” Guzi said. Guzi has 82 credits to complete at WCC, which will be a three-year process she said. Guzi has gotten advice from staff and has her own wisdom to share after her first semester earning college credit, “Turn everything in early, it gets stressful when you wait until the last minute.” WTMC students are able to participate in campus clubs and activities. Clubs, family, friends and school work can fill up a student’s plate quickly. Do found that opportunity was also a burden, “I did have a couple clubs going on, but I had to leave those temporarily, it started to get over whelming for me. I had to get in the feel of the college schedule, but hopefully will be going back to those clubs soon.” “When my grades on specific quizzes or tests started to get a little lower than I wanted them to be, before it got to the point where it would hurt my grade overall, I started to back off. Now I feel like I am so much better at scheduling,” Do said. Kamal Khatib, 16, is a first year WTMC student, who just completed his second semester

on campus. He is a pre-law student who admires the teaching style and commitment to students he has found with his math teacher Mr.Linford. “Mr. Linford really connects with his students, I think he is a great teacher, and Ms. Glupker too,” Khatib said. Khatib spends free-time outside of class on the basketball courts of the ﬁtness center across the street from campus. His attachment to WTMC grew when his older sister attended and he saw her success develop. “My sister went here, and now she is in medical school and doing really well,” Khatib said. He also sees his younger sister attending when she gets older. Khatib previously attended Central Academy, where he would have stayed if not for his chance to experience a college-learning environment. “The students here have more freedom, in my old school you raise your hand, don’t talk, can’t get out of place. Two bathroom passes per semester. You have more freedom and more room to talk here,” Khatib said. “I think you learn better this way.”

at Mt. Brighton as a possible internship placement, and Mt. Brighton agreed. Burgess was offered a paid internship with Vail resorts at Mt. Brighton as a Guest Services Management Intern. He said it helped him refine and reinforce his career goals. “For me, because I had the snowsports background, it solidified my vision of being somewhere in that industry, in the mountains,” said Burgess. “It also made me realize that, first of all, I need to work a lot harder. Even though I already work very hard you have to take the extra step to be better than your fellow employee in order to advance.” Burgess internship has paid

oﬀ and he is planning to transfer in the fall of 2017. He has been accepted to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Flint, Columbia University in New York and The University of Pennsylvania. Burgess also sees Vail resorts in his future. “I want to be an executive for Vail resorts after this experience because everything that I knew about it was true and everything I loved about it was true, but also I learned a lot of the things I need to do in order to reach that,” said Burgess. Students can reach career services at 734-677-5155 or email at careers@wccnet.edu

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all of the people that came out, it was a beautiful sunny day after a week of rain, and there were a ton of kids that I was happy to see getting involved,” Cole said. The event started at noon. Thousands of people were at the University of Michigan campus waiting to march. The local march featured speeches from researchers at the University of Michigan and state Rep. Yousif Rabhi D-Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor march went from the Diag to the Ann Arbor Federal building. Haley Amemiya, a Ph.D. candidate and the president of the Association of Women in Science at University of Michigan, welcomed everyone and introduced the first speaker: Dan Ezekiel. Ezekiel is a retired science teacher and founder of Recycle Ann Arbor. He started his speech by talking about the importance of science in society and his experiences as a science teacher. “Our job as scientists is to

humbly seek the truth, not to try to dictate it,” Ezekiel said. He also talked about the history of Earth Day and the positive legislations passed as the result of celebrating such a day. “We need more science today not less,” Ezekiel said. He gave a few examples in support of policies that target climate change and explained the importance of them in today’s critical situation. The second speaker was Chiamaka Ukachukwu. A Nigerian-American graduate student and researcher at University of Michigan. She started by talking about her work and explaining why she marches for science. Chiamaka referenced her mother being the main person who inspired her to be a scientist. She talked about how it feels to be an African-American scientist. A strong advocate for diversity in science, Chiamaka talked about her passion and her role in advocating for increasing the number of minorities and women in the

Theresa Goneril, an alumna of University of Michigan, showing off her protest sign

sciences fields. Yiran Emily Liu, the third speaker of the day, had interesting remarks about the history of science and its pertinent ethical issues. “Science has done so much good for this world, but science has also done a tremendous amount of harm,” Liu said. She gave a few examples and mentioned that her intent is not to denounce science, “but to embrace the spirit of presenting truths especially those that are often concealed.” She described science as a non-neutral endeavor that is subject to human prejudices. Similar to Chiamaka, Liu talked about diversity in science and advocated for just and ethical science

practices. “Today I march to hold science accountable,” Liu said. Her speech seemed to provoke thought within the audience and revealed her understanding of the real, practical concerns in scientific research. The fourth speaker was Yousef Rabhi. His energetic opening changed the thoughtful mood of the previous speech. Rabhi talked about the current political issues, in particular his work to shut down line 5, which is a major oil pipeline going through the Great Lakes. Rabhi also spoke about the lack of scientists in politics. He closed his remarks by encouraging everyone to take action and to fight for a better future.

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“I can’t believe I have to march for this!” “It’s so bad, the introverts are here!” And most iconically, “Science, not Silence!” Signs reading these messages and more were carried all around the country, and the world. Coinciding with Earth Day, a ‘March for Science’ was held on April 22. An estimated 40,000 people turned out in the rain and the chill in Washington alone. According to their website, the mission of the march was to push for “robustly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity,” It continues “We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policymakers to

enact evidence based policies in the public interest.” The Washington march featured a large rally beneath the Washington Monument before the protesters made their way to the Capitol Building. The rally featured dozens of speakers, including science educator Bill Nye, astronaut Leland Mervin and musical performances by Jon Batiste. There were 600 satellite marches held in cities all over the world, along with the main march in Washington. Crowds gathered in large cities such as: London, Chicago, Berlin, San Francisco, according to the March for Science website Closer to home, and in much more sunny weather, people gathered to march as well. Crystal Cole, who has studied ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Michigan, was the event coordinator for the Ann Arbor branch of the march. “I thought it turned out really well!” Cole said. “We were thrilled with

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Chiamaka Ukachukwu, who is studying cellular, molecular, and developmental biology at the University of Michigan, speaks to the crowd in Ann Arbor

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Young protesters hold signs at the rally for the March For Science in Ann Arbor

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Protesters of all ages hold signs in support of the environment at the Ann Arbor March For Science

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| washtenaw voice Yiran Emily Liu, an undergraduate researcher at the University of Michigan, speaks to the crowd gathered at the rally for the March For Science in Ann Arbor.

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Dan Ezekiel, a retired Ann Arbor public school teacher, and founding member of Recycle Ann Arbor speaks to the crowd gathered at the rally for the March For Science in Ann Arbor.

Protesters descend on the Capitol Building at the end of the rally.

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Cordell Greenaway is a WTMC student. The Ann Arbor March for Science is his first march.

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Thousands gather on the University of Michigan's campus during the rally for the March For Science in Ann Arbor.

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The time is near for 2017 graduating seniors to finish our long journey at Washtenaw Technical Middle College. The past three years seemed to go by so fast, but day to day, it went by so slowly. We are in the home stretch and it is almost time to part ways. When I first started attending the school, I became completely invested. Learning had become my first priority and I went the extra mile on my school work. Teachers helped us to meet new people, some being ones that we wouldn’t normally talk to on a daily basis. It was a completely different world for me. I had went from walking the short distance of two hallways in my old high school to walking an entire campus at Washtenaw Community College. We had to spend time in each class learning the concept of “Soft Skills,” which is how we should present ourselves in the real world. If credentialed, we were able to move forward to begin our college courses. So there I was, winter semester

2015 a 16-year-old in a college course. It was quite intimidating at first and I felt like everyone else was old. I felt like I blended in with the class until it was time for K-12 Count Day. The bold green and red release papers had to be signed by professors by a certain deadline twice a semester. Everyone would ask what it was and suddenly, my cover would be blown. During each semester, I was able to find at least one WTMC student in every class due to previous events of meeting people. Most would stick with me for the whole semester, creating study groups and staying friends afterwards. The most important thing that I have learned while attending WTMC is to make friends that help me study to make sure that I stayed on track. Friends that have motivated me over the years are the ones that kept my positivity high. While attending WTMC, I was able to figure out my place in the college world early on in life, just like every other student there. It is possible that one might be

only 14-16 years-old deciding the program that you are entering to complete, either an associate degree or certificate. Many students find that they end up maturing quickly because we are given the task of deciding our futures. If one finds that they no longer like the degree program that they are a part of, with the help of the BASE advisors, they can make a smooth transition into a new program. Assistance was always there when needed and it felt like a community. Having advisors to back us up has made it easy to be this young and in college. Advisors have helped me get to the end, and now that I have reached it, I’m in shock. Everything is about to change as I move forward to a four-year university, fully prepared at the age of 19. I’ve been through thick and thin with my friends at this school, but it was worth it. I will be graduating with my high school diploma, journalism associate and liberal arts certificate in a few weeks. I’ve never come across a better opportunity than I found at WTMC.

Meditation techniques for busy students

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Meditation is a simple and positive way to destress for these final days of the semester and beyond. Although it may take some time to get used to, meditation is a habit you want to form because the more consistent you are, the more beneficial the practice becomes. Research shows that meditation can help minimize stress and even boost your mood if practiced regularly. Here are 3 methods to help you get started on your journey to mindfulness.

method 1: “closed eyes, open mind”

method 2: “mantra meditation”

method 3: “guided meditation”

This is by far the most simple method and can be performed anywhere. Whether you are between classes, waiting in line, studying at the library, or just at home on the couch, this method can be utilized daily. As stated by Emerson Delacroix, an Ypsilanti resident and Yoga instructor, “Meditation is simply seeking stillness in yourself ”. • Find a quiet place you won’t be disturbed. • Close your eyes and try to clear your mind of all thoughts. • Sustain this mindful silence for at least 5 to 10 minutes. As easy as it is to get started, it takes practice to master. You may find getting your mind to come to a standstill isn’t as simple as it sounds. Just stay consistent and it will become easier.

This method is also easy to do, although I don’t recommend doing this one in the library. It’s still quite easy to perform wherever you may be. With mantra meditation, you want to find a sound or even a phrase you can repeat as a way to assist you in disconnecting from any thoughts that may arise and stay focused on your intention to clear your mind. • Find a quiet place you won’t be disturbed. • Come up with a phrase, word, or sound you can repeat. One of the more basic sounds used in Mantra meditation is “Om” which is as effective as it is simple. It helps create strong relaxing vibrations with your vocal cords that you should be able to feel all the way in your lower abdomen. • Maintain for 5 to 10 minutes.

This method of meditation is for those who do better with instructions and those who struggle to find quiet places. This is the most effort free method to begin meditation because you simply put in your headphones and listen to someone walk you through the entire meditation process. • Find a guided meditation you like. You can find them on places like Youtube, Spotify and Google Music with a simple search. • Find a place that you won’t be disrupted. • Follow the instructions of your chosen Guided Meditation. “Remember that meditation is about self-care; feeling empowered, peaceful and energized. Keep searching for the style and guides that work best for you and have fun,” Delacroi said.

Minaka Okabe demonstrates sukhasana pose, while meditating.

The (Accidental) Graduate On April 10, I got a large cardboard envelope in the mail, white with big lettering and addressed from Washtenaw Community College. Inside was a green folder, a letter of congratulations, my transcripts and a diploma for completing my ‘liberal arts certification’.

completed it because if you choose to go on to another college or university it could be of benefit and then you would not have to come back and request it later. This however, does not mean you are graduating, just that you have completed that certificate. It does n o t ch a n g e anything with regard to the degrees or certificates you are pursuing,” Blanche told me.

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But what is this piece of paper I got in the mail? The liberal arts MTA is, according to WCC’s website, a program that “allows students to design a program of study to meet individual needs, and is a good option for students who are undecided about a major, or simply want to explore various areas in the arts and social sciences.” It’s actually an associate degree, and the | washtenaw voice

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one, how did this happen exactly? As it turns out, WCC has recently started sending out a ‘Certificate of Liberal Arts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)’ to any student who completes the requirements, without needing to apply for the certification, or graduation. Callie Blanche is one of the graduation technicians at WCC, who I inquired with when I got this certificate in the mail. Blanche explained to me that the school began rewarding the certificates to any student who completed them to make it easier for them to go on to other colleges and universities. “We began awarding this certificate to students who have

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My response was simply, “What?” I mean, it’s great; except that’s not what I’m going to WCC for. My major is journalism and web development. Before that it was radiography. I didn’t apply for graduation, either, I wasn’t planning on applying for graduation for another year. I spoke to friends around campus, including people who had been going to WCC just as long or longer than I have, and none of them had heard of this happening before. One friend told me to “Take it and run, don’t ask questions!” And my partner told me it was time to, “Update my resume”. But I do have questions. For

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MTA means it will let you transfer fully and easily to Eastern Michigan University, Central Michigan University, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Siena Heights University. To receive the liberal arts MTA certification, a student must complete over 60 credit hours in various classes that fit into the categories of natural sciences, math, humanities, computer literacy, and social science. Oops. I guess it is time to update my resume. Pictured here, Brittany DeKorte, Deputy editor, holds her accidental accomplishment she recently received in the mail. Her resume updates will have to wait until after finals.

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Q: What inspired you to become a teacher? A: I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I can’t pinpoint anything speciﬁc that inspired me to know that I wanted to be a teacher. I did have a really impactful middle school English teacher and that submitted to the fact that I wanted to teach and teach something that had to do with reading and writing. Q: Why do you think programs like WTMC are important?

trying hard and respectful, so it’s a pretty amazing gig.

A: They give students choice. They allow students to move through the program at a pace that is right for them. they allow students to explore diﬀerent careers and paths that I think will help them make decisions down the road.

Q: What is one thing that you want your students to take away from your course?

Q: What powers you through the work day?

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

A: Caﬀeine and really supportive colleagues. I’m really lucky to work with the people that I do. We’re very supportive of one another. I also think our students are awesome. I work with students that are motivated,

A: To ask questions and to not accept what somebody is telling you as fact without having asked some questions.

A: The Azores. That’s where my mom’s family is from. I’ve never been and she’s never been. It’s my dream trip at some point down the road to have enough money saved up to take her there.

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Pitch for ca$h Student entrepreneurs competition heats up Towsley Auditorium by Jenelle

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Students braved stage fright to compete for a share of $3500 at the second annual Pitch @ WCC event April 20. There was a gain for everyone in the Towsley Auditorium; the Entrepreneurship Center received verbal accolades from the participants, the panel of judges and the audience learned of local entrepreneurs. “Pitch @ WCC is by far our largest event of the year,” said Kristin Gapske director of the Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College. The EC building is on the north end of campus, across from

Community Park. The contestants worked with staff to build their brand, get advice and assistance from start to finish, something they mentioned on stage was crucial to their success. The five judges who participated in the contest were: Joe Licavoli, SPARK; April Davis, Breakout Marketing Group; Garrett Sammons, Nice Shirt Media; Rosemary Wilson, WCC business administration faculty and Kim Kachadoorian, WCC business faculty. All contestants received typed comments from the judges on their products and presentations after the event. During the judges’

deliberation, there was a vote for audience favorite– $ won by Brad Vredeveld and Haiying Gan of Sunshine Recumbent. T he competition was split into three categories, Start, Build and Grow. Each represented a level of progress of the contestant. First place winners: Xavier Clemons of Credit Card Shavers– competed in Start, the first round of competition winner of $450. Khalid McDowell and Lamar Tur ner of AXC Apparel (American Exchange)– competed in Build, round two winner of $600. Alicia Myers of A’s Custom ESL Tutoring LLC– competed

in Grow, final round, winner of $1,000. All first place and runner up winners were awarded a giant check, reminiscent of a visit from Publishers Clearing House. The AXC team ended with a unified, “We want this to be your brand as well as ours.” Other contestants, like round two runner up winner Paige Jones of Cake It Up delivered strong selling points as well. “You want a Superman cake tomorrow? I got you. A gluten-free or Sponge Bob cake? I got you on that too,” Jones said. Jones took home $300. Karen Diggs, a contestant who is designing and producing

Khalid McDowell and Lamar Turner of AXC Apparel (American Exchange), an online youth centric trendy fashion store competed in Build, round two winners.

her custom jewelry with cost in mind mentioned her previous experience with success from a past Pitch @ WCC event. “My first inbound lead was directly because of this Entrepeunership Center event,” Diggs said. Myers took life experience and made a custom-designed business to secure her target market. “I moved to Japan for college,” Myers said. She currently specializes in Japanese tutoring and translation, designing her own worksheets and recently becoming multiplatform on the web. She continues her face-to-face sessions as well as looks to expand with tutors from other language specialties.

“I am so proud of the growth of this (Pitch at WCC) event,” Dr. Kimberly Hurns, vice president of instruction said at the April 20 “Pitch @ WCC.”

Round two runner up winner Paige Jones of Cake It Up took home $300.

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Alicia Myers of A’s Custom ESL Tutoring won the first price of $1,000.

Xavier Clemons of Credit Card Shavers, happily is all smiles with his big check after winning first place.

Brad Vredeveld and Haiying Gan of Sunshine Recumbent were the audience favorite.

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A group photo of participants and photography advisor in the Gala. (Back row) Denae K.Wlice, Terry Adrams (advisor), Adam Karr, Rory Jerome McDonald, Isabella Ingendahl, (Front Row) Stephanie Prechter, Eli Lindauer, Adam Saunders.

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Linette Lao, owns a studio in Ypsilanti, reviews Jaosn Nyuyen’s graphic design portfolio work. The Gala provided opportunities for students to be reviewed by potential clients, instructors and employers.

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Johanna Kayser, graphic designer and illustrator, showing her works combining various inﬂuence such as retro design, Japanese animation, ceramic arts.

STU DENT GALA Digital Media Arts

The Digital Media Arts Stident Gala was held on April 25. The Gala provided opportunities for students to be reviewed by potential clients, instructors and employers. PHOTOS BY CARMEN CHENG

Ingrid Ankerson, Graphic Design Faculty, co-chair of the Digital Media Arts Department, organized the 2017 Student Gala.

Isabella Ingendahl, photographer and graphic designer, shows her whole series of work inspired by multiple exposure and random color layering techniques.

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Randy Van Wagnen, animation advisor, Business/ Computer Technologies, Digital Media Arts Department, celebrating the biggest graduating class he has ever taught. The class has 17 students.

Animation students and public audiences gathered in ML 128 for viewing the 3D animation movies from the graduate class instructed by Randy Van Wagnen.

Josiah Delnay, an animation student ready to transfer to EMU. He dreams of working as a toy designer, proudly showing his original design character “Empiera Faere.”

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21 “Beware the __ of March” 22 Bed size 26 Mix 27 Chaps 28 Licorice-flavored seed 30 Spoken 31 Big name in pineapples 32 Big gulp 33 Band with a voltage symbol in its logo 34 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 35 Soft French cheese 37 Not just a talker 38 “__ idiot!”: “Doh!” 40 “Green Acres” co-star 44 Radiate 45 Word with bar or torch 49 Make cryptic 51 Back of a hit 45 record 52 Patriot Allen 54 “No need to tell me” 55 Phoenix suburb 56 Take the wheel 57 Bird’s nest component 58 Symbol of sanctity 59 Mexican “Hi!” 60 Grand-scale film 61 Experiment 62 Schuss or slalom

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Students and WCC employees Classified ads in The Voice are free. LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS Looking for help? As a service to our students, you may place "help wanted" ads in The Voice for free.

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Career Services

Below is a sample of recent employment want ads which have been posted with WCC Career Services. Students are invited to read these ads and to contact Career Services to find out how to apply for the openings.

Construction Intern

Washtenaw County, The intern will assist in estimates for new jobs and assist in expediting materials on job sites. CAD experience is a plus. This position is full time and starts at $11/hour.

Computer Systems Technician

Ypsilanti, MI Under the supervision of the Technology Manager, the Computer Systems Technician performs routine tasks to support the technology needs of staff and patrons at all Ypsilanti Library facilities. Will work with PCs, tablets, printers, library automation, wi-fi, RFID, self-check, copier/faxes, A/V equipment, UPS systems, payment solutions, telephones and server room/data closet management.

(blinds and shades) throughout the southeast

Operations Intern

Redford, MI Assist in updating vehicle fleet records. Sourcing mechanical repairs and new vehicle purchases. Support the sub-contractor hiring process. Coordinate tool and vehicle delivery to locations across the country. Updating customer portals to ensure accurate information. Create key performance reports for management. Support the Operations group. 24-30 hours/ week. $12 per hour.

HVAC/Maintenance Technician

Ann Arbor, MI The technician will complete all maintenance service requests. Work with a variety of hand and power tools, in a safe and responsible manner. Complete make-ready process of vacant apartments as directed by the Team Leader. Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors. Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service. Monitor and maintain all building systems. Responsible for alerting the Team Leader of any unusual occurrence, potential safety hazard, and/or damage. Assure safety standards are used which comply with

all company, local, City, State and Federal Guidelines. Maintain inventory controls.

Teacher Assistant

Ann Arbor, MI Provide developmentally appropriate early learning experiences and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Effectively manage groups of young children within state required ratios to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Collaborate and co-participate with children, families, and colleagues to cultivate an environment of respectful and meaningful relationships. Utilize technology to effectively document and reflect on the experiences of children for the purpose of assessment, planning, and family engagement. Engage in respectful and meaningful dialogue with families and colleagues on a daily basis. Participate fully and willingly in weekly team meetings, reflective consultation, dialogue groups, and ongoing study and professional development.

Bookkeeper

Ann Arbor, MI- The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, quick learner suited for our fast paced construction business environment. Book-

keeper Responsibilities: Accounts Payable. Match purchase orders with invoices. Vendor relations, lien waiver generation and collection. Accounts Receivable. Project set-up & budget entry. Filing.. Prefer experience working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Organized, detail focused & task oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and internet/computer applications.

Chief Barista

Ann Arbor, MI- The schedule requires working a variety of evening (until 9pm) and morning shifts (beginning 6am), 40 hours a week with either Saturday or Sunday availability, and flexibility to work with other Baristas schedules to accommodate full Café coverage. We are seeking a dynamic and outgoing individual who is looking to settle down at one coffee house and make it their career. Full time position. Visit us in ML 104 or call us for an appointment (734) 677-5155 • careers@wccnet.edu • www. wccnet.edu/careerconnection/

Michigan area during the summer months of 2017. Applicants must have a habit of being on time and must have a professional appearance. This is a subcontract position with 40/hours per week work through the summer months of 2017. Applicants should be skilled with small tools, manual & power. Preferred candidate will own tools. Strong measuring and dimension calculations skills. Tight attention to detail. Experience cooperating in a team environment. Must have a clean driving record and dependable vehicle. Experience with Microsoft Excel and daily access to a computer with Excel. Able to pass a drug-screen. Creative Windows is a leading fabricator and installer of window treatments (shades and blinds). Serving the residential and commercial markets, primarily in southeast Michigan. A Hunter Douglas distributor. Visit our websites: creativewindows.com and openlightshades.com Please forward resume via email, installation@creativewindows.com

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art

music & fun

A weekly opportunity to work with kids to help them learn to brainstorm, design and build. New volunteers should first apply, then have a background check and online training.

Enjoy performances, food, a petting zoo and music in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

art & design volunteer

Mitchell Elementary, 3550 Pittsview Dr., Ann Arbor

May 4, 3:45–6 p.m. | Free

ypsilanti community schools k–12 exhibit

Art teachers from YCS are displaying their students best work. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti

May 5–May 25 Thursday–Saturday, 3–8 p.m., Sun 1:30–4 p.m. | Free

Ann Arbor District Library—Downtown, 4th floor meeting Room

May 14, 3–5 p.m. | Free

campus

cinco de mayo street festival

300 men of color

Liberty St., between Thompson and Division, Ann Arbor

Morris Lawrence Building

May 5, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. | Free

May 10, 12–1 p.m. | Free

A fashion show displaying the work of local designers while donating to a good cause.

Walk in to receive business tips in Spanish.

acts of fashion annual charity fashion show Canton Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton

May 7, 4–7 p.m. | $17

42nd annual allbreed cat show: drawing for adults: line & rhythm anthony wayne cat fanciers Learn new techniques every week using various mediums for all skill levels.

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Exotic, rare and house cats by the hundreds competing for regionals and nationals, along with awards. U of M Sports Coliseum, 721 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

May 13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | $6

Photos of 300 men of color are to be taken to inspire young men of color in the county.

free business information in spanish with katiuska luna of koncenter coaching Entrepreneurship Center

May 11, 9–11 a.m. | Free

vets & biz: small business and entrepreneurial resources and connections Learn tips about starting a business from local veteran business owners. Entrepreneurship Center

May 11, 4–7 p.m. | Free

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